(a) A person not licensed under this chapter is prohibited from using the title "doctor of medicine," "medical doctor," "doctor of osteopathic medicine," "osteopathic physician," "physician," "surgeon," "M.D.," or "D.O." in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis of human disease or conditions.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a health care professional from using a title incorporating any of the words specified in paragraph (a), or from using a title or designation that is not specifically protected in paragraph (a), if the title or designation used is permitted under the health care professional's practice act.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 147 — Board Of Medical Practice
Section 147.001 — Scope And Purpose.
Section 147.01 — Board Of Medical Practice.
Section 147.012 — Oversight Of Allied Health Professions.
Section 147.02 — Examination; Licensing.
Section 147.025 — Evidence Of Past Sexual Conduct.
Section 147.03 — Licensure By Endorsement; Reciprocity; Temporary Permit.
Section 147.032 — Interstate Practice Of Telehealth.
Section 147.033 — Practice Of Telehealth.
Section 147.035 — Malpractice History.
Section 147.037 — Licensing Of Foreign Medical School Graduates.
Section 147.0375 — Licensure Of Eminent Physicians.
Section 147.038 — Cancellation Of License In Good Standing.
Section 147.0381 — Cancellation Of Credentials Under Disciplinary Order.
Section 147.039 — Cancellation Of License For Nonrenewal.
Section 147.0391 — Residency Permit.
Section 147.04 — Retaliatory Provisions.
Section 147.081 — Practicing Without License; Penalty.
Section 147.082 — Title Protection.
Section 147.091 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
Section 147.0911 — Diversionary Program.
Section 147.092 — Probable Cause Hearing; Sexual Misconduct.
Section 147.111 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 147.131 — Physician Cooperation.
Section 147.141 — Forms Of Disciplinary Action.
Section 147.151 — Disciplinary Record On Judicial Review.
Section 147.155 — Reports To Commissioner Of Health.
Section 147.161 — Physician Accountability.
Section 147.162 — Medical Care Facilities; Exclusion.
Section 147.21 — Registration Fees For Osteopathic Physicians.
Section 147.22 — Transfer Records, Assets, And Powers.
Section 147.231 — Released Persons; Prescriptions.
Section 147.37 — Information Provision; Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs.
Section 147.38 — Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Section 147.381 — Application Of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact To Existing Laws.